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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | NC | HB 193 | Authorizes Certain Employees and Volunteers to Carry a Concealed Handgun on Private School Property with Permission from the Property Owner | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| July 29, 2025 | NC | SB 50 | Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry | Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| June 25, 2025 | NC | HB 193 | Authorizes Certain Employees and Volunteers to Carry a Concealed Handgun on Private School Property with Permission from the Property Owner | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| May 7, 2025 | NC | SB 280 | Authorizes School Administrators to Give Consent to Employees and Volunteers to Possess Handguns and Stun Guns on School Grounds | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| March 20, 2025 | NC | SB 50 | Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 18) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29 | HB 193 | Authorizes Certain Employees and Volunteers to Carry a Concealed Handgun on Private School Property with Permission from the Property Owner | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| 7/29 | SB 50 | Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry | Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| 6/25 | HB 193 | Authorizes Certain Employees and Volunteers to Carry a Concealed Handgun on Private School Property with Permission from the Property Owner | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| 5/07 | SB 280 | Authorizes School Administrators to Give Consent to Employees and Volunteers to Possess Handguns and Stun Guns on School Grounds | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
| 3/20 | SB 50 | Establishes State Constitutional Concealed Carry | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 18) |